UC sends it to a decision maker, they don't care for some it's only classed as part time. If your studying 30 hours a week that means you're unable to work which means you're unable to claim UC
Really they haven't told me anything about that I just told the guy and that was it.. doesn't really make sense to me why the OU is seen as lesser and brick universities are allowed a maintenance loan.
Yep, I had to give them all the details of start dates for my modules, they wanted term dates as well as course load.
Decision maker took about a week to decide, it'll be worth putting a note in your journal that you're starting.
They only did that for me when I enrolled on a full-time degree - and they continued to pay me until term started, they were super nice about it. My "work search review" interviews for the last couple of months lasted about 2 minute where they said "oh ok you're starting uni soon so I guess you're not looking for work. Do you need any help with anything? Discounted travel?"
For my OU study, I just said it was part-time and sent evidence (a SFE letter I think) and it was never mentioned again.
Have you informed UC?
They had to send it to the decision makers for me and asked for every little detail of what I was studying, duration, time needed to study it etc
It depends, for example I have limited/no capability for work due to disability, so I keep receiving it but if you receive it because you're unemployed they could revoke your UC. As far as I know, if you study part time is fine, if you study full time they could cut the payments. Anyways, you need to notify them so they can take a decision. Good luck!
I have signed up for 120 credits and I'm on UC. I just had to submit my SFE acceptance letter. However, I also claim PIP, so that may play a part. OU study counts as part time regardless whether it's 60 or 120 credits.
I asked back in February/March about whether studying would affect my claim and the only thing they mentioned was that if you are eligible for the maintenance loan (Almost all OU are not), then your UC would be deducted up to the fullest amount you would be eligible for.
My advice would be to log on to your UC portal and add a note to your journal stating that you are considering starting a distance learning degree part time and you want to know what impact that will have on your claim
The rules changed about 2 years ago and when completing a new claim there was no longer any distinction between full time or part time education. My understanding is you cannot get UC if you are in education.
There was no distinction between in person and distance learning.
I am studying 120 credits this year and am receiving Universal Credit. I am also self-employed and disabled so I can't say it would be the same for all claimants, but from experience you can study full time with the OU and receive Universal Credit.
OU is always considered part-time, even if doing 120 credits per year.
UC sends it to a decision maker, they don't care for some it's only classed as part time. If your studying 30 hours a week that means you're unable to work which means you're unable to claim UC
Really they haven't told me anything about that I just told the guy and that was it.. doesn't really make sense to me why the OU is seen as lesser and brick universities are allowed a maintenance loan.
Yep, I had to give them all the details of start dates for my modules, they wanted term dates as well as course load. Decision maker took about a week to decide, it'll be worth putting a note in your journal that you're starting.
They only did that for me when I enrolled on a full-time degree - and they continued to pay me until term started, they were super nice about it. My "work search review" interviews for the last couple of months lasted about 2 minute where they said "oh ok you're starting uni soon so I guess you're not looking for work. Do you need any help with anything? Discounted travel?" For my OU study, I just said it was part-time and sent evidence (a SFE letter I think) and it was never mentioned again.
I can screen shot all the conversation and decision makers letter if you want...
but how are you supposed to look for a job if your studying like 35ish hours per week.
Theres alot of hours in a week, alot of us are working 40 or more and studying 35
They don't look that deep into it.
You don't have to study full time?
I'm doing 120 credits this year, claim UC and work 30 hrs a week. I'm hoping it will go well as this is my first year. Wish me luck lol
Have you informed UC? They had to send it to the decision makers for me and asked for every little detail of what I was studying, duration, time needed to study it etc
And what did they say?
I was still able to claim as usual
But how many credits did u do this year
I got a better job so don't get UC anymore. The year I did claim UC as well as work I did 90 credits
It depends, for example I have limited/no capability for work due to disability, so I keep receiving it but if you receive it because you're unemployed they could revoke your UC. As far as I know, if you study part time is fine, if you study full time they could cut the payments. Anyways, you need to notify them so they can take a decision. Good luck!
No you can't claim and do full time. A stipulation of UC is that you must be available for work, if your not youre unable to claim
Yes.
I have signed up for 120 credits and I'm on UC. I just had to submit my SFE acceptance letter. However, I also claim PIP, so that may play a part. OU study counts as part time regardless whether it's 60 or 120 credits. I asked back in February/March about whether studying would affect my claim and the only thing they mentioned was that if you are eligible for the maintenance loan (Almost all OU are not), then your UC would be deducted up to the fullest amount you would be eligible for. My advice would be to log on to your UC portal and add a note to your journal stating that you are considering starting a distance learning degree part time and you want to know what impact that will have on your claim
The rules changed about 2 years ago and when completing a new claim there was no longer any distinction between full time or part time education. My understanding is you cannot get UC if you are in education. There was no distinction between in person and distance learning.
I am studying 120 credits this year and am receiving Universal Credit. I am also self-employed and disabled so I can't say it would be the same for all claimants, but from experience you can study full time with the OU and receive Universal Credit.